Warm up after a cold run with these hot, immunity-boosting foods:

After a winter run, there's nothing better than warming up with a hot meal. The best choices not only heat you from within but also speed recovery. Many of these dishes pack nutrients that boost your ability to fend off illness—good news, given that most of us will have at least two colds this winter. OATMEAL AND COFFEE Steel-cut oats provide loads of carbs to refuel muscles. And research shows that pairing those carbs with caffeinated coffee boosts glycogen stores even more than eating carbs alone. Top your oatmeal with almonds, banana, and a splash of milk to add vitamin E, potassium, and calcium. CHICKEN-NOODLE SOUP Some studies show that this comfort food can decrease symptoms of the common cold. The warm broth, herbs, celery, onions, and carrots help reduce inflammation in your airways and ease breathing. The soup may also decrease the effect of neutrophils, a white b...